Meet our trustees

Stuart Doughty have been involved in financial services since leaving school at age 18 and have been advising clients since 1992.

Stuart is a Financial Planner and co-owner of Centurion Chartered Financial Planners which acts for Private Clients and Vulnerable clients throughout the UK.

In his spare time Stuart takes part in multi-day ultra-events to keep focussed and raise money for charity with a goal to raise £1 million from all the events he has taken part in before he retires – and is just over 60% of the way there.

He said: "I have been a Trustee at Bath Rugby Foundation since July 2012 as part of my desire to make a difference in our community.

"The charity’s return to central Bath and being involved with the Stadium redevelopment to drive positive change in our community makes this an incredibly exciting and dynamic time to be at Bath Rugby Foundation.

"Our children remind us of the importance of community, but councils and state schools are underfunded therefore charities within Bath have a huge part to play in providing support mechanisms through coaching and mentoring.

"Bath Rugby Foundation with its iconic location is at the forefront of this support using sport as the catalyst."

Having represented England 43 times and played for the British and Irish Lions in 2009, Lee proudly points out one of his biggest rugby achievements is the enjoyment of a 16 year professional rugby career at his one and only childhood club in the wonderful city of Bath.

Lee considers him self a part of the furniture and was honoured to be asked to join Bath Rugby Foundation's board of trustees.

Still living in the city with his wife and three boys he realises that, having received so much support from the city, the chance to give back while trying to impact as many people as possible is something that he is massively passionate about.

“Bath Rugby Foundation is a wonderful charity that looks to shine a light on the issues that many people here in Bath do not realise exist, such as poverty and inactivity,” said Lee.

Claire is headteacher of a successful School in Bath. Prior to leading Widcombe CoE Junior School, she gained experience working in a range of schools in Buckinghamshire and South Gloucestershire.

Part of her responsibility is as a member of the Executive Leadership Team within the Palladian Academy Trust, which involves strategically planning for the educational provision of over 3,000 students within the city.

From an early age, and motivated by great school experiences, Claire knew she wanted to be involved in education and play a part in providing young people with an inspiring, engaging and forward-facing school curriculum.

She passionately believes that a positive start for young people, which is full of opportunity and delivered by those who have a genuine care and interest in each individual is critical to developing healthy levels of self-belief and ambition. This philosophy mirrors the Values of Bath Rugby Foundation, of which Claire is very proud to be involved with.

Emma has over fifteen years’ experience leading Fundraising and Marketing teams within the charity sector, most recently at the University of Bath and Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity.

Prior to this Emma worked in the pharmaceutical industry, in both sales and healthcare innovation. Emma has Full (MInstF) Membership of the Institute of Fundraising.

"Returning to Bath, having spent the last 15 years in the South East, I was excited about coming home and knew I wanted to give something back to the community that I was once again going to be a part of.

"Being a Trustee of Bath Rugby Foundation combines my passion for Bath, fundraising and of course rugby - I grew up with a rugby-playing Dad and can frequently be found cheering on my son from the sidelines.

"I am proud to support and contribute to the Foundation’s aim of providing equal opportunities for all children and young people in and around the city.”

Louise is Director of Funding and Impact at St John’s Foundation; a role that is diverse and principally manages the operational delivery of the Foundation.

A key member of St John’s since 2003, she leads the Foundation’s £2m annual Funding Support Programme, and the Independent Living and Community Outreach Services.

Louise has worked extensively across the Third Sector. She has wide-ranging experience and knowledge of the needs of people and communities in Bath and the surrounding area and she excels at building relationships and working with charities, individuals and like-minded organisations to create sustainable long-term solutions.

Louise demonstrates strong leadership, and guides the work the Foundation delivers through its almshouses, Community Outreach and Independent Living Services.

Operationally, Louise led the design and implementation of Salesforce, a dynamic, user-friendly funding programme, which has enabled the Foundation to increase its annual Funding Awards from £400k to £2m, helping to support thousands of beneficiaries across Bath and the surrounding area.

Tarquin spent 7 years at KPMG in finance and corporate finance roles, working on a wide range of projects.

He subsequently spent 5 years in a Private Equity backed business before joining Bath Rugby in 2012, initially as Finance and Strategy Director, then as Managing Director from 2014, before taking on the Chief Executive role in 2016.

Tarquin provides a strategic mind-set, and believes passionately in the power of sport to inspire and change lives.

Sports have made me who I are. Throughout my life, my coaches and teammates have mentored, inspired and challenged me. They have made me who I am and helped me get to where I am. I firmly believe in the power of sports, and especially team sports, to improve all areas of life for kids, to empower them, and to open doors for them. I believe in sports as a school for life and a tool in the fight for greater equality in society. Bath Rugby Foundation embodies those beliefs.

Bath Rugby Foundation and Bath Rugby Ladies have teamed up to offer young women a new route into the sport. A new Bath Rugby Ladies Mixed Ability Development team will see women who are new to the sport given the chance to learn from expert coaches and play alongside experienced players.